Take an in-depth approach to contemporary issues with our exciting History and Politics degree. You’ll study questions like ‘why do Revolutions happen?’, ‘what should governments do about immigration?’, and ‘why do human rights matter?’. Combining political theory and policy questions with 500 years of historical context, you’ll cover topics including:
International Relations and Political Economy
political systems and their development
wars and revolutions
public history
Decolonisation and the End of Empire
the politics of memory
popular music.
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Take an in-depth approach to contemporary issues with our exciting History and Politics degree. You’ll study questions like ‘why do Revolutions happen?’, ‘what should governments do about immigration?’, and ‘why do human rights matter?’. Combining political theory and policy questions with 500 years of historical context, you’ll cover topics including:<br/><br/>International Relations and Political Economy<br/>political systems and their development<br/>wars and revolutions<br/>public history<br/>Decolonisation and the End of Empire<br/>the politics of memory<br/>popular music.<br/><br/>You will also build crucial skills for a successful career in a range of fields, from politics and policy to public history, heritage, and business.<br/><br/>**An exciting curriculum focused on real-world issues**<br/>Our curriculum is exciting, challenging, and hands-on. You will take applied modules that focus on real-world topics like migration, conflict, and climate change. You will complete innovative and relevant assessments including:<br/><br/>podcasts<br/>exhibition pieces<br/>policy papers<br/><br/>**Work placements: build professional experience**<br/>We ensure you’re set for success – 98% of Simmies are in employment, vocation, or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA, 2023). During your History and Politics course, you can complete work experience placements within:<br/><br/>local government<br/>charities<br/>policy organisations<br/>heritage sites<br/>educational organisations.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
VL12
Institution Code
S64
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff96 112 We will generally make you an offer if your predicted grades are at the top of this range and you meet any subject specific requirements (where applicable). If your predicted grades are towards the lower end of this range we can still consider your application but will also take into account subjects studied at Level 3, your GCSE (or equivalent) profile and/or relevant non-academic achievements, references and your motivation for study. Access to HE DiplomaPass Access to Higher Education Diploma with 60 credits including 45 credits at Level 3 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 28 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM DMM OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaMMM DMM A levelC,C,C B,B,C |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £16,320 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |